How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL089 - You are trying to assign variant & to an invalid characteristic valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL - Additional Messages for Material Master (Retail)

• Message number: 089

• Message text: You are trying to assign variant & to an invalid characteristic valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL089 - You are trying to assign variant & to an invalid characteristic valuation ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL089 indicates that you are attempting to assign a variant to a characteristic valuation that is not valid. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where products can have multiple characteristics and values.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic Valuation: The characteristic you are trying to assign to the variant does not have a valid value defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being defined for the material.
  The value you are trying to assign not being allowed for that characteristic.
  The characteristic being marked as "not allowed" for the specific material or configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile for the material may not include the characteristic or may not allow the specific value you are trying to assign.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect entries in the characteristic or variant configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and that the value you are trying to assign is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material. Ensure that the characteristic is included in the profile and that the value is permissible.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up. Check the views related to variant configuration and ensure that all necessary characteristics and values are defined.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CU60 (for configuration profiles) and CT04 (for characteristics) to review and modify the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Values:
  
  If possible, try assigning different valid values to the characteristic to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with a specific value.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on variant configuration and characteristic valuations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Variant Configuration: This is a process in SAP that allows for the customization of products based on specific characteristics and values. Understanding how variant configuration works is crucial for resolving this error.
  Characteristic Valuation: This refers to the specific values assigned to characteristics in the context of product variants. Each characteristic can have multiple possible values, and only valid combinations are allowed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.